Shop At This Empowering Supermarket In Mumbai Run By Acid Attack Survivors

This pandemic might have created havoc in all our lives. Nevertheless, it hasn’t crushed our spirits. From all across the country, pockets of people have stood tall and strong against all odds. A visually-impaired man from Ahmedabad,  opened his own stall to sell homemade snacks after he lost his job amid the pandemic. A group of women from the transgender community in Coimbatore opened their own restaurant, Covai Trans-Kitchen to become self-reliant. Now we have another empowering business on our radar. And that’s a supermarket in Mumbai run by acid attack survivors. The ‘All In One Mini Super Market’ situated in Bandra is operated by acid attack survivors. Read on to know more,

Acid Attack Survivors Supermarket

If there was ever a perfect time to support local businesses, then it’s today. From local eateries, tapris to street vendors, this is the time to support them by purchasing food and even creating awareness about them on social media. So, Mumbaikars, when it comes to shopping, Bandra has a new paradise in town. And it’s a special one for a very empowering reason. All In One Mini Super Market’ opened its doors to Mumbaikars on October 10. This supermarket completely run by acid attack survivors aims to help the community become self-reliant. The NGO, Saahas Foundation helped open the supermarket. BJP Leader Chitra Wagh inaugurated this space.

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During the inauguration ceremony, Chitra Wagh expressed our happiness over the unique initiative. She stated to ANI “I think it is the first time in our country that acid attack survivors came together and raised funds to set up this supermarket. It sends a message to the entire country that despite the tragedies they faced, they are standing on their own feet.” Chitra Wagh exclaimed that it’s an extraordinary step taken by the Saahas Foundation.

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Acid Attack Survivor Daulat Bi Khan  Started The Saahas Foundation & Raised Funds For The Supermarket

The history of Saahas Foundation goes back to 2016. An acid attack survivor, Daulat Bi Khan started this NGO to empower other strong women like her. The NGO raised money for this supermarket by conducting a fundraiser amid this pandemic. Daulat Bi Khan stated to ANI “During the COVID-19 pandemic, we were not able to raise any funds so we had organised a fundraiser. From the money raised, I thought why should a victim be dependent on anybody. During this pandemic, two things were selling – medicines and grocery. I decided to open a supermarket so that victims are not dependent on anyone.

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Mabiya an acid attack survivor stated to media houses that she felt ecstatic for the efforts made. She sincerely appealed to the people to support their noble initiative. So, Mumbaikars, show some love and support to this humble yet empowering initiative. If Mumbai has an empowering supermarket, then Lucknow, Agra and Udaipur have the Sheroes Cage run by acid attack survivors. 

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